walkingjoe
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I've been putting together my hobo bag. Some of the items include an M1 Macbook (for work and art) and a Garmin GPS (for navigation within State parks and other wilderness)
Each of these resell for a pretty penny and one of my friends commented regarding theft.
I didn't really have an answer for him as it didn't really cross my mind.
I know, despite the homeless having so little, people still harass and rob them so I don't know why I didn't consider it.
Personally all of my camping will be in heavily wooded areas or on rooftops so I my fears of being robbed while I'm asleep are low.
But while I'm on the road, if you have a new/nice looking bag how rare is it to be harassed? Threatened? Mugged?
I'm generally good at trusting my gut and being aware of my surroundings, but I'm sure I'll eventually find myself on a sketchy road I can't really get around.
How real/justified are these fears?
How do you avoid sketchy roads/areas while passing through towns/cities?
How can you diffuse situations where you might be harassed? Threatened? Mugged?
I've seen advice regarding pepper-spray and knives, I will be packing both. When should I brandish such items? When should I use such items?
^For the above I bet common sense can answer most these questions, but I was not able to find a thread on this subject and I am curious to hear tips from the more experienced.
For better answers: I will be traveling alone, I am male and 6ft
Thank you for reading
Each of these resell for a pretty penny and one of my friends commented regarding theft.
I didn't really have an answer for him as it didn't really cross my mind.
I know, despite the homeless having so little, people still harass and rob them so I don't know why I didn't consider it.
Personally all of my camping will be in heavily wooded areas or on rooftops so I my fears of being robbed while I'm asleep are low.
But while I'm on the road, if you have a new/nice looking bag how rare is it to be harassed? Threatened? Mugged?
I'm generally good at trusting my gut and being aware of my surroundings, but I'm sure I'll eventually find myself on a sketchy road I can't really get around.
How real/justified are these fears?
How do you avoid sketchy roads/areas while passing through towns/cities?
How can you diffuse situations where you might be harassed? Threatened? Mugged?
I've seen advice regarding pepper-spray and knives, I will be packing both. When should I brandish such items? When should I use such items?
^For the above I bet common sense can answer most these questions, but I was not able to find a thread on this subject and I am curious to hear tips from the more experienced.
For better answers: I will be traveling alone, I am male and 6ft
Thank you for reading